John Greco | Guard | #77

7/23/2013: Signed a five-year, $13.2 million contract. The deal contains $3 million guaranteed. Another $800,000 is available through Pro Bowl incentives. If Greco loses his starting job, the contract's max value drops to $6 million. 2017: $975,000, 2018: Free Agent

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Browns OL John Greco (foot) has been cleared for team drills.

It's the first activity he's done since mid-December Lisfranc surgery. Greco's health is trending in the right direction, but he remains a strong cut candidate. The Browns would save $3.1 million from Greco's release. Jul 29 - 4:07 PM

Greco missed the offseason recovering from Lisfranc surgery. He's unlikely to be cleared for training camp and isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1. ESPN Cleveland believes the "odds are stacked against" Greco making the final roster. Jun 30 - 6:59 PM

Greco is recovering from Lisfranc surgery, and the Browns added a ton of bodies on the interior offensive line in new C J.C. Tretter and RG Kevin Zeitler, while LG Joel Bitonio is coming back from foot surgery of his own. Greco, 32, remains a quality player and would draw interest quickly if cut. May 26 - 8:54 AM

Moving Greco would allow Cam Erving to play right tackle after his disastrous 2016. The Browns also want to add a starter at guard with Greco and Joel Bitonio recovering from Lisfranc surgeries. Greco isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1. Feb 24 - 7:24 PM

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Greco missed the offseason recovering from Lisfranc surgery. He's unlikely to be cleared for training camp and isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1. ESPN Cleveland believes the "odds are stacked against" Greco making the final roster.

Greco is recovering from Lisfranc surgery, and the Browns added a ton of bodies on the interior offensive line in new C J.C. Tretter and RG Kevin Zeitler, while LG Joel Bitonio is coming back from foot surgery of his own. Greco, 32, remains a quality player and would draw interest quickly if cut.

Moving Greco would allow Cam Erving to play right tackle after his disastrous 2016. The Browns also want to add a starter at guard with Greco and Joel Bitonio recovering from Lisfranc surgeries. Greco isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1.

Browns RG John Greco (Lisfranc surgery) expects to be ready for training camp.

It is an aggressive goal after Greco underwent Lisfranc surgery in mid-December. He is more likely to open camp on the PUP list, but he could be ready for Week 1. LG Joel Bitonio is also recovering from Lisfranc surgery.

This puts Greco in danger of missing the start of next season. Both Greco and LG Joel Bitonio required Lisfranc surgeries this season, and their losses helped torpedo this offense. Greco could open next summer on PUP.

Browns placed RG John Greco on injured reserve with a sprained foot, ending his season.

Coach Hue Jackson said the injury is to Greco's "mid-foot," suggesting a Lisfranc sprain. Alvin Bailey will replace him at right guard. The Browns have lost both of their starting guards to year-ending foot injuries, having previously placed LG Joel Bitonio on I.R. Greco is under contract with Cleveland through 2017.

Browns RG John Greco suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 15 loss to the Seahawks and will miss the final two weeks of the season.

First-round rookie Cam Erving will he reinserted into the starting lineup between RT Mitchell Schwartz and C Alex Mack. LT Joe Thomas and LG Austin Pasztor round out the rest of the line. Greco, 30, started all 14 games this season, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 37 guard out of 82 qualifiers. Greco has two years left on his five-year contract.

Browns RG John Greco exited Week 15 against the Seahawks with a knee injury.

Greco had his left knee slammed into on a running play in the first quarter. He never returned. Rookie Cam Erving replaced him in the lineup. Greco left the stadium in a brace and is headed for an MRI Monday.

Browns RG John Greco "has taken almost every snap" with the first-team offense.

Greco hasn’t lost any reps to rookie Cameron Erving. The Browns have been giving Erving snaps at left tackle during the preseason, but he should open the year as a swing interior lineman. 30-year-old Greco received positive grades in both run blocking and pass protection from PFF last year.

Greco opened training camp on the active/PUP list, but is healthy now and played all three of the Browns' first-team possessions. He's clearly ahead of Garrett Gilkey on the depth chart. Greco was a top-30 NFL guard at Pro Football Focus last year. He excelled in pass protection but slipped a bit in the run game.

Greco is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and doesn't have a timetable to return. The missed time will allow Garrett Gilkey to get the majority of first-team reps at right guard, with rookie Joel Bitonio getting snaps next to LT Joe Thomas. 29-year-old Greco made 14 starts and graded out positively in pass protection last season, but isn't a lock to keep his starting job in a new offense.

The Browns used John Greco at right guard during their pre-draft minicamp.

Greco primarily played left guard in 2013, but has experience on the right side and may appeal to new OC Kyle Shanahan more there due to his run-blocking prowess. NFL teams like strong run blockers at right guard and right tackle. At the minicamp, Mitchell Schwartz played right tackle with Paul McQuistan at left guard. Joe Thomas and Alex Mack remain entrenched at left tackle and center.

Browns LG Joel Bitonio (knee) has been ruled out of the Browns' second preseason game.

Bitonio isn't dealing with any structural damage and won't need surgery. It's not related to his 2016 Lisfranc injury, but this is a setback that could cost him multiple weeks. Bitonio should be ready for the season opener.

Browns placed C Austin Reiter on injured reserve with a torn left ACL, ending his season.

A 2015 seventh-round pick of the Redskins, Reiter made his first career appearance Sunday, starting against the Redskins. With first-rounder Cameron Erving still week to week with a bruised lung, the Browns could be down to option three at the pivot in Week 5.

Coach Hue Jackson already ruled Erving out for the Browns' second preseason game. It's possible Erving will be ready for Week 1, but this is a huge blow to his starting chances. Shon Coleman is likely to open the year at right tackle.